[For Elementary School Kids] Craft Ideas Using Tissue Boxes

Pitfall Game

[Wakuwaku-san’s Craft Workshop] Let’s make a pitfall game using a tissue box!

Let’s make a simple pitfall game you can enjoy using an empty tissue box.

Mark both ends of the box, cut them, then tape them back together to restore the original box shape.

Draw circles on the surface of the box and cut holes with scissors.

These holes become pitfalls, and the key to the game is to carefully maneuver so the marble doesn’t fall in.

If you set a rule to cover the marble with a case and move it from start to goal, it becomes a simple yet deep game.

The fine hand movements help train finger dexterity, and you can also expect benefits for concentration and decision-making.

By adjusting the crafting method, you can tune the difficulty, making it a game with a wide range of enjoyable ideas.

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Sofa-shaped accessory case

[No-Sew Remake] Turn an empty tissue box into a cute sofa-shaped accessory case ♪ Perfect for your fave plushie! How to make a sofa out of a tissue box

Let’s use tissue boxes to make a lovely sofa-shaped organizer you can place in your room.

Prepare two tissue boxes.

Cut and fold one box to create the base of the sofa.

Use the other box to make the sofa’s backrest and armrests.

Attach your favorite fabric to the sides of the tissue boxes.

For the parts where you add stuffing, cover them by making the fabric like a pouch.

Since you’ll use double-sided fabric tape, there’s no sewing required.

Once it’s finished, try placing a plush toy on it or decorating it with accessories.

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bookshelf

A tissue box becomes a bookend! Organize your bookshelf 💛 Reusing tissue boxes ♪ #handmade #DIY #craft #seniors #howto

It’s handy to have a bookshelf you can place on a desk or shelf, isn’t it? You can easily make one using a tissue box, so let’s give it a try.

Cut slits into the tissue box and assemble it.

Be careful not to cut in the wrong places or assemble it incorrectly.

You’ll end up with a bookshelf that can hold about eight paperback books.

If you size the bottom section to match what you plan to store, you can also put in photos, and more.

Try customizing it to the sizes of items you want to store, not just books.

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A box for doing hair styling

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Perfect for practicing ribbon bows, braids, and using hair ties 🥰🎀#HandmadeToys#100-yen-shop#100-yen shop DIYParentingChildcareChildcareEducational#EducationalToysbraidRibbon bow

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Why not make a hairstyling box using a large empty box, felt, and yarn? It’s a great craft for kids who love tying or braiding doll hair.

First, cut out parts like the face, eyes, and mouth from felt, and stick them onto the box lid.

As if making a pom-pom, wrap yarn around cardboard, tie it at one point, then cut the looped ends.

Punch holes in the top of the face area on the box, thread the tied yarn through, and attach the “hair” around the face.

Make the side sections and bangs separately.

Also, secure the side hair at the upper left and right sides of the face.

Finally, decorate as you like with ribbons and more, and you’re done! Use the yarn as hair and enjoy styling it.

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Handmade toy from an empty snack box

[Elementary School Summer Vacation Crafts/Independent Research] Handmade Toys Using Empty Snack Boxes 🌻 #SummerVacationCrafts #IndependentResearch #Crafts #EasyCrafts #PlayAtHome #HandmadeToys #DIY

Make it with an empty snack box! Here’s how to create a pom‑pom shooting game! First, prepare an empty box that once held something like Choco Pie.

Reinforce the back by attaching a wooden stick so the lid can stay open.

Next, glue wooden sticks to the top and bottom of a wooden clip and wrap a rubber band around it.

Attach a plastic bottle cap to one end, and fix the other end to the back of the box.

Finally, stick a few small paper cups inside the box wherever you like, and you’re done.

Set a cotton ball in the bottle cap and launch it with a pop—have fun playing!

Sweet potato digging craft

Let's make a papercraft for sweet potato digging! An easy fall craft you can make just by sticking things together, using an empty tissue box and newspaper.

Here’s a craft idea that lets you enjoy sweet potato digging indoors.

Cut newspaper into A5-size pieces, roll them up tightly, and tie them with string to make three “potatoes.” Wrap them in purple origami paper to create realistic sweet potatoes.

Cut leaf shapes (heart-shaped) and attach them to the potatoes to make the leaf parts.

Cover an empty tissue box with brown origami paper to resemble soil, then place the potatoes inside—now you’re ready.

When you pull the leaf part, the sweet potato pops out from the “soil.” Using your hands helps stimulate the brain and can serve as rehabilitation, and the charm is that you can enjoy a seasonal tradition while playing.

It’s a craft that’s fun to make and fun to play with, letting you feel the spirit of autumn.

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lion dance

I tried making a traditional performing-arts lion dance! ~Easy empty-box craft~

Let’s make a shishimai (lion dance) figure—often used as a good-luck charm at festivals and in traditional performing arts—using an empty tissue box.

The materials and steps are simple, so even seniors who aren’t confident with crafts can enjoy it.

Cut the middle of the empty box, fold it, and create the lion’s mouth.

Drawing the eyes and decorating with construction paper for the teeth and ears will give your shishimai a more expressive look.

Adding red or green paper makes it feel more authentic.

For seniors, moving their fingers helps stimulate the brain and can serve as rehabilitation, and it’s also nice that they can display the finished piece and enjoy it.

Using it at festivals or celebrations is a great idea that can spark conversations with people around them.

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